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We stayed for 5 nights with 3 kids in a room with 2 double beds. The room looked exactly as shown in the photo. We requested a rollaway bed and upon arrival it was already set up in the room. We emailed the hotel prior and they arranged for a taxi to pick us up from San Jose airport along with one of their Marriott staff who waited near baggage claim holding a sign with our last name. 20 minute ride to the hotel for $35, cost was added to our room bill. The room was clean and location was perfect as a base for our tours around Costa Rica. There was a swimming pool that my kids used a few times, but no hot tub. We were out most of the day so didn't need a resort type hotel. The drive to Poas volcano was 1 hour 20 minutes, 50 minutes to the Tarcoles River for a crocodile safari, 30 min. to the original canapy tour in mahogany park, and 2.5-3 hours to the Pacuare river for whitewater rafting. The hotel is located in a small plaza with restaurants; Outback Steakhouse, Hooters, mexican restaurant, japanese restaurant, Gelato shop for dessert, more.Good buffet breakfast included with our room available each morning starting at 7am, although during the weekdays there were mostly business guests so it tended to get crowded, so if you want to avoid the crowd arrive after 7:30am.

Stayed: April 2012, traveled with family

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Ask Lee955 about Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

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Most non-locals try to avoid driving in San Jose Costa Rica. If you are coming from the west, a great choice is to arrive the night before and stay at the Courtyard by Marriott, Escazu. It is right at a freeway exit before getting into the City proper for easy access. Next door there is a very good mall with a wide variety of fine ethnic restaurants. From Arabic to Argentine, you will find what you like. The Multiplex and CIMA hospital are steps away. From there, we take a taxi to wherever we are going in the City and use the Marriott as a base. Discount room rates can be found by shopping around. And for the gringos, there's Outbacks and Hooters!

Room Tip: Stay to the back [east] to avoid freeway noise

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Stayed: March 2012, traveled on business

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Ask Tico_Rob about Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

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This was the third time I have stayed at this hotel. No specific problems. The rooms and the staff were good. The hotel is located in a complex with other restruants to walk to. The largest mall is near by. The only problem seems to be the price. To me it seems a little high. Other hotels in the area maybe a little less.

Stayed: March 2012

Ask billwe about Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

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This hotel is in a great location. A five minute walk or two minute cab ride to a huge shopping mall. There are food courts and a nice Peruvian restaurant. Also, the hotel is in walking distance to an Imax theater, a park, restaurants and a great place for delicious gelato! The hotel is clean and the staff is very friendly. It has a pool, though small, it's good for a dip to cool off. It's located in a very safe, nice neighborhood. The breakfast is warm and has some good food choices. Fresh orange juice, waffles, cereals, etc. In the afternoon you'll find delicious guacamole, chips and much more. The hotel can book tours. It has a gym, pool and free washing machines. A very nice property. I would stay there again!!

Room Tip: They seem to be nice rooms throught out this hotel!

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Stayed: May 2011, traveled with friends

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Ask tracey m about Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

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This property is located about halfway between San Jose Airport and the city center next to a large mall. In addition to the neighboring large mall, the hotel is situated in a shopping center containing several restaurants and nightspots.It is an older property and shows wear. My room did not feel that clean and the bathroom was tired looking with a faded yellow tub and shower.There is a medium sized LCD television in the room with a good selection of channels (some movies in English). The overall aesthetic is a bit heavy and gloomy with dark furniture and dark wood doors. There are bars on the stairwell windows and at night one enters the lobby through a gate which gives the impression of being caged in.The staff are very friendly, very professional and all seemed to be bilingual. There is an efficient and convenient taxi service located at the front door though rates are about double those of other services. There is a smallish gym with 2 good quality treadmills and some free weights with doors open to admit a pleasant breeze. Breakfast which was not included in the room rate nor complimentary to gold and higher elite members costs about $16 at time of reporting. It is of decent quality with a staffed egg station and a large buffet selection of fruits, cereals etc.For all other meals, the adjoining shopping center offers numerous options starting with a Hooters and Outback though I think foodies would be happier trying the other local places. During my stay, there was an un-noted renovation to the elevators which meant using the stairs or walking the considerable length of the building to use the service elevator. This would only be a real concern for the elderly or infirm. Also the Internet (complimentary) was out for 48 hours. Overall, I think this hotel is good for a base from which to explore San Jose or do business in the short or medium term. It is not a p[articularly compelling value and I think long term visitors might be better served by the Residence Inn on the other side of the highway which is a much newer property with a cheerier aesthetic.

Room Tip: For a view, you need a higher room facing east and for quietness, you will want to be on the north e...

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Stayed: March 2012, traveled on business

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Ask GeorgeRex about Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

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We were here for just two nights and it worked out great. We were pleasantly surprised.

ProsNice Spanish style decor and appealStaff was greatSeveral restuarants and strip mall just accross the streetBreakfast was very good - a bit expensive, but good quality and variety. Olmets were very goodNice lobby and social areasTaxis always right thereVery Clean

ConsNot a resort destination - if that is what you are looking for

Stayed: February 2012, traveled on business

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Ask RMR12 about Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

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Located by Plaza Itskatzu, the Courtyard Escazu San Jose Costa Rica Hotel provides guests with a central location with quality accommodations and services that make business and leisure travel easy and relaxing while on a Costa Rica vacation. Spacious guest rooms feature Marriott's new bedding, free high-speed internet access and are tastefully decorated in colonial decor that reflect Costa Rica's distinctive cultural heritage and warm hospitality. This San Jose CR hotel is convenient for business travelers with a location that is near industrial parks, downtown businesses and corporate offices. When your meetings in Costa Rica are done, we are also within minutes of shopping and some of the best restaurants and nightlife in San Jose. If you are here on a relaxing Costa Rican vacation, you may also venture to nearby attractions such as Poas Volcano, rainforests and coffee plantation tours....more less

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